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Calawah River at Forks Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions

CALAWAH RIVER NEAR FORKS, WA · USGS 12043000 · Washington · 47.9601, -124.3930

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.12 ft
Flow 218 cfs · Water temp 54.1°F (12.3°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 6:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 54°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)

Flow is 218 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 144 cfs).

Flow
218 cfs
Gauge Height
3.12 ft
Water Temp
54.1°F (12.3°C)

7-Day Flow Trend

typical 144 cfs (dashed) 2,530 cfs 83 cfs

Flow has fallen 66% over the past three days.

Water Temperature

54.1°F (12.3°C) · as of Oct 4, 6:30 AM UTC
55°F 49°F

Water temperature has risen about 3°F over the past week.

About This Gauge

USGS 12043000 is a public stream gauge on Calawah River in Washington. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.

3-Day Weather Outlook

The NOAA forecast for Calawah River is not available on this page yet. Open Calawah River on the Waderly map for the live forecast.

Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on Calawah River?

Calawah River is currently flowing at 218 cfs at USGS gauge 12043000 as of Oct 4, 6:30 AM UTC.

Is Calawah River above or below normal right now?

Calawah River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 218 cfs, compared with a typical median of 144 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on Calawah River?

The latest reported water temperature on Calawah River is 54.1°F (12.3°C) as of Oct 4, 6:30 AM UTC.

What other gauges should I check near Calawah River?

Nearby gauges worth checking include BOGACHIEL RIVER NEAR FORKS, WA (4.8 miles away), BOGACHIEL RIVER NEAR LA PUSH, WA (8.1 miles away), Quillayute River at River Mile 4.0 nr La Push, WA (9.0 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.

Is Calawah River good for fishing today?

Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 54°F warming (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.

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